Native American Studies Early Contact Quiz

What were the goals of Spain, France, and Britain in the places they came in the 'United States'?

Describe the English contact in the Northeast, including the role of fishermen and disease, Roanoke, and Jamestown.

Explain the concept of the 'Right of Discovery' in the context of Columbus and the Taino.

What was the Columbian Exchange and how did it contribute to cultural diffusion?

Who were the Taino/Arawak and what was their significance in early contact history?

Discuss the role of Las Casas in the context of early contact with Native Americans.

What were the Quota System and the Encomienda System?

Where was the Powhatan Confederacy located?

Who were Wahunsanocook, Pocahontas, John Smith, and John Rolfe, and what roles did they play in the Powhatan and Jamestown history?

What is the Pocahontas Myth?